4.7 - CONFLICTS BETWEEN GENERAL AND SPECIAL STATUTES. - Iowa Statutes

4.7 CONFLICTS BETWEEN GENERAL AND SPECIAL STATUTES. If a general provision conflicts with a special or local provision, they shall be construed, if possible, so that effect is given to both. If the conflict between the provisions is irreconcilable, the special or local provision prevails as an exception to the general provision.          Section History: Early Form [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 4.7] Referred to in § 7E.6 Intent of general assembly that § 7E.6 govern compensation of members of boards, committees, commissions, or councils; see § 7E.6(7)